Thursday, August 3, 2017

Absolutely Fabulous – Co-hosted by Black Lives Matter Vancouver, there will be drinks, food, and presentations by black queer and trans folks and more! DJ Rhonda Hunte will provide bangin’ tunes throughout the night.

Friday, August 4, 2017

Davie Street Party – The biggest event in the West End to kick off Pride Weekend – with multiple stages, lots of food, art installations, dancing, a silent disco, and much more…

Pride Undie Run – A brief jog in your underwear through the urban center of Vancouver with tunes ♫ ending at the Davie Street Block Party for a giant dance party.

Illumination Night Market – A night market in Richmond with lots of food, things to buy, and the first and largest ever summer lighting show in Vancouver.

Richmond Night Market – The biggest night market in Richmond with hundreds of food and merchandise booths, giant dinosaurs, and lots more surprises.

Sunday, August 6, 2017

39th Annual Pride Parade – The Pride Parade is a staple of the Vancouver summer calendar, and with 130+ parade entries, there will lots of amazing floats you won’t want to miss. Come for the amazing floats, fun colours, and to show what pride means to you.

Sunset Beach Festival – This event brings together thousands of individuals in the LGBTQ2+ community and their allies for a day of fun-filled festivities.

Powell Street Festival – The largest Japanese Canadian festival in the country and the longest running community arts celebration in Vancouver.

Monday, August 7, 2017

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Drum Circle at Third Beach– Every sunny Tuesday in the summer the “Brahm’s Tams Drum Circle” gets together to jam. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Gastown Cabaret: Battle of the Divas – Get ready to slay all day to three thrilling sets of burlesque, belly dance, contortion, drag, and random hilariousness all to the epic anthems of two mega queens.

Puzzled Pint – Crack the location puzzle, bring friends and meander to the designated location, solve fun puzzles at your leisure while enjoying brews and bites at a different pub on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

World Indigenous Basketball Challenge – Eight Indigenous women’s teams and 16 Indigenous men’s teams will compete in a round-robin style tournament. Daily admission is $5, free for children under 12.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Adult Pirate Pak Day – Be like a kid today and order an adult pirate pak from White Spot. Pirate Packs start from $12.99, hurray!

Photo Scavenger Hunt – Your mission, should you choose to accept it: complete a big photo scavenger hunt on the theme of France with big prizes and many more surprises!

Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show – This one of a kind event is featuring 60 of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada and abroad, bringing you unique gems, fine minerals, rare fossils, hand made jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art and more.

A Bawdy Night of Bardlesque Revelry – A highly-artistic literary journey through the world of William Shakespeare, just the way he wanted it — with bawdy wenches, obscure dick jokes, and terrible, terrible puns.

Story Story Lie Championship – Vancouver’s hit storytelling game show’s thrilled to be on a bigger stage, with bigger prizes and a line up of the years most deceitful performers. The finalists will go head to head in the championship for the ultimate prize in a very special edition of Story Story Lie at The Fox Cabaret on Main Street.

North Vancouver Shipyards Market– Live music, a beer garden, food, art, music… Dogs are allowed and you can by things like jewelry, clothing, baking, organic meats, and much more.

Illumination Night Market – A night market in Richmond with lots of food, things to buy, and the first and largest ever summer lighting show in Vancouver.

Richmond Night Market – The biggest night market in Richmond with hundreds of food and merchandise booths, giant dinosaurs, and lots more surprises.

Seawheeze Half Marathon After Party– The run sold out in seconds, but everyone is invited to celebrate after the Seawheeze half marathon is done. There will be a huge yoga class, live music, an artisan market, and lots of awesome food.

VMF FLASH Tattoo Pop-Up – Awesome tattoos by some off the best artists in town. 11 artists! 5 hours! Make sure to get there early to reserve your spot. First come, first served.

Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show – This one of a kind event is featuring 60 of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada and abroad, bringing you unique gems, fine minerals, rare fossils, hand made jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art and more.

Illumination Night Market – A night market in Richmond with lots of food, things to buy, and the first and largest ever summer lighting show in Vancouver.

Richmond Night Market – The biggest night market in Richmond with hundreds of food and merchandise booths, giant dinosaurs, and lots more surprises.

Blackout: Night Sky Festival – Blackout brings together storytellers, musicians, artists and astronomers to share their relationships to the skies. Witness the peak of the Perseid meteor shower and explore the museum until midnight during this all-ages event.

Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show – This one of a kind event is featuring 60 of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada and abroad, bringing you unique gems, fine minerals, rare fossils, hand made jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art and more.

Illumination Night Market – A night market in Richmond with lots of food, things to buy, and the first and largest ever summer lighting show in Vancouver.

Richmond Night Market – The biggest night market in Richmond with hundreds of food and merchandise booths, giant dinosaurs, and lots more surprises.

Our Cityride Cycling Festival – A festival area at David Lam Park that will feature a variety of Food Trucks, a Beer Garden, an Entertainment Stage, a Kids Zone, an International Expo Zone and a Bike Valet with a big bike ride rolling out at 5pm.

Sunday, August 20, 2017

PNE Donut Dash 5K Run – Vancouver’s tastiest 5K Run where runners will be reenergized with tasty Fair treats throughout the course, including mini donuts, cotton candy and more!

Garlic Festival – Ever wanted to try ice cream with garlic? Now you can, at the 9th annual Garlic Festival at Terra Nova Rural Park. Also includes garlic goods, family activities, and cooking demonstrations.

Monday, August 21, 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017– The most exciting and anticipated astronomical event of the year, the solar eclipse on August 21st is going to be spectacular. From 8:45am-noon The Space Centre will have a selection of solar telescopes, live streams, sun projections, and, of course, solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing.

Critical Mass Vancouver – Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery at 6pm to join other bikers on a ride around town. Get a bike!

Saturday, August 26, 2017

2017 Vancouver Zombiewalk – BRAIIIIINS… Every year, the number of zombiewalkers and photo-hungry spectators grows bigger with more participants of all ages, more creative costumes and higher levels of gore!

Grease Sing-a-long – Summer isn’t summer without a little Summer Lovin’, Grease-style. And there’s no better way to experience your all-time favourite movie musical than at the Rio Theatre, with a big screen Grease Sing-a-Long.

Illumination Night Market – A night market in Richmond with lots of food, things to buy, and the first and largest ever summer lighting show in Vancouver.

Richmond Night Market – The biggest night market in Richmond with hundreds of food and merchandise booths, giant dinosaurs, and lots more surprises.

The Fair at the PNE – The PNE Fair is back in its 103rd year. With family exhibits, animals, rides, attractions and LOTS OF FOOD. On until Sept 4th.

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